DANA FRANCO
Dallas, TX ***** 706-***-**** **********@***.***
SUMMARY
Communicative customer service professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities. Established long-lasting connections with departments to facilitate effective resolutions. Enthusiastic client services professional with strong background directly interfacing with customers. Well-versed in products, services and consumer trends. Dependable achiever committed to holding highest ethical standards and maintaining customer trust.
SKILLS
Program evaluation
Content management expertise
Improvement plan knowledge
Experience in leadership
Relationship building
Working collaboratively
Analytical
Organizational skills
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Problem resolution
Communication
Organization
Customer service
Multitasking
EXPERIENCE
07/2023 - Current Service Advocate
Farmers Insurance Agency Addison, TX
Provide Customer Service to Farmers Insurance Agents. Assisted with system navigation, processes and consulting.
Cultivated relationships with Agents and to elevate content delivery. Engaged with Agents to offer service solutions and education on procedures.
Partnered with Agents to effectively resolve issues through phone, and email.
Solved issues proactively by reaching out to Agents offering tips and solutions.
01/2022 - 11/2022 Service Agent
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Dallas, TX Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Utilized active listening and communication skills to address customer inquiries and escalate issues to supervisor.
Exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on consistent basis.
Maintained composure, resilience and flexibility during stressful periods. Engaged with customers to offer product and service solutions and education on terms.
Resolved insurance issues and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence
03/2000 - 12/2020 Senior Case Advocate
Internal Revenue Service-Federal Government Atlanta, GA Built trust and rapport with clients by delivering information on services and supporting client decision making.
Responded to client calls, offering assistance and support information after assessing needs.
Made appropriate referrals and follow-up referrals to be certain clients received requested information
Advocated for clients with specialized departments in the IRS. Assisted clients in resolving complex tax issues.
08/1986 - 03/2000 Customer Service Representative
Internal Revenue Service, IRS Dallas, TX
Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions. .
Escalated customer concerns.
Answered inbound calls and made out calls to individuals T Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Exceeded office productivity standards on consistent basis. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
05/1985 Bachelor of Science: Business/Marketing
The University of Texas At Arlington Arlington, TX Licensed Personal Lines Property and Casualty Agent